Tourist Attractions in Morelia
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Historic Downtown
Centro Histórico
Declared a World Cultural Heritage Site, this historic downtown, the second largest of its kind in the country, features the Morelia Cathedral, the Government Palace, the Clavijero Palace, the Regional Museum of Michoacan, the House of Morelos, and the Del Carmen Ex-Convent.
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The Museum of Sweets
Museo del Dulce
Tasting and sale of over 300 varieties of typical sweets of the region.
A. Av. Madero Oriente No. 440
Ph. (+52-443) 312-0477
Sh. Open Sun through Thu, from 10:00 to 20 hrs, and Fri and Sat, from 10:00 to 21 hrs.
Adults $17Children $12  (Cost in MXN)
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The Aqueduct
Acueducto
A former source of employment for the Indians of the region, this 253-arch, baroque-style aqueduct used to supply the city with water. You can also admire the Tarascas Fountain nearby.
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The Cuauhtemoc Forest
Bosque Cuauhtémoc
Located to the south of the Aqueduct, this traditional recreation center houses the Museum of Natural History and the Museum of Contemporary Art.
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Other Options
Otras opciones
The Zoo, the Orchid Gardens, the Planetarium, and the Street Car.
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Patzcuaro, Janitzio, Tzintzuntzan, and Quiroga
Pátzcuaro, Janitzio, Tzintzuntzan y Quiroga
Wonderful spots located less than an hour by car from Morelia.
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Mariposa Monarca
Mariposa Monarca